![wpid-prep_133971_01.jpg](https://berwick.starcommunity.com.au/files/2015/02/wpid-prep_133971_01.jpg)
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
PLENTY of parents said teary goodbyes to their littlies as they embarked on the first year of formal schooling last week.
Nar Nar Goon Primary School was welcomed with the excited, smiley face of Charlotte who was raring to start, while friends Addison, Lachlan and Milly vow to stay best mates through their years together at Beaconhills College in Pakenham.